Accounting Specialist

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST – Arizona State University

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Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Business Operations, Tempe campus, seeks an Accounting Specialist to perform a wide range of accounting functions requiring initiative and independent judgement in support of the goals and objectives of Facilities Development and Management, Business Operations. This position is an ASU benefits-eligible position.

• Responsible for various accounts payable processes.
• Prepare or verify and encode requisitions, invoices, complex journal entries or other transaction documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with pertinent university or sponsor regulations; approve transaction documents within designated limits.
• Contact various department personnel and vendors to resolve payment and invoice discrepancies or issues.
• Determines if funds are available for expenditures or requisitions and posts to proper account.
• Prepare a variety of straightforward special and recurring accounting-related reports, summaries, financial statements, statistical reports and reconciliation.
• Perform or review specialized calculations related to posting and accounting functions.
• Review computer reports to identify and trace sources of error; make necessary corrections.
• Solves problems and recommends changes in procedure in accordance with previous training or experience.
• Verifies accuracy and completeness and makes necessary adjustments.
• Utilize various on‑line screens and documents to perform duties.
• Maintain and reconcile accounting and financial records.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions of the job.
• All other duties as assigned.

DAYS AND

SCHEDULE:

Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus and may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

Salary rate

Hourly rate of $21.85. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications

• Accounts payable processing including paperless payments.
• Maintaining and reconciling accounting and financial records.
• Utilizing an on‑line financial system (i.e., Advantage, Workday, etc.).
• Extracting financial information from a data warehouse utilizing Brio Query, MyReports, or a similar application.
• Working with and maintaining data input in a work order system.

Knowledge of

• Generally accepted accounting principles and budgeting practices.
• Governmental accounting.

Evidence of

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse. Required to stand/sit for varying lengths of time and travel moderate distances to perform work. Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Lift up to 25 pounds.

What’s in it for you?

• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-tuition
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at /benefits
• Retirement program designed to promote long‑term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage…